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Ahh...the islands.

With soft breezes, sunny beaches and a warm welcome for families, snorkeling and diving enthusiasts as well as spring break revelers...the Caribbean is a major port o' call for fun in the sun.

The islands of the Caribbean and the Bahamas offer a combination of warm days followed by a cool night life, attracting vacationers looking to party.

Cruises, resorts and hotels are available to fit any budget. You'll find the Island atmosphere is perfect for singles going on a weekend getaway or a long vacation. It's a great destination to hook up with someone or to spend time traveling solo, and being warmly accepted in restaurants at a table for one.

Up ahead, check out major guides dedicated to bringing you the best of the Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Barbados, Aruba, Puerto Rico and more, offering travelers & vacationers a virtual taste of paradise...

ISLAND GUIDES:

also see related feature stories ->

10 Top Caribbean Romantic Spots | Caribbean Vacation

Discovering Cuba's Keys | St. Lucia Tourist Attractions

Scuba Diving in the Bahamas | Spring Break in the Bahamas

also see -> Puerto Rico Beaches

More about Caribbean travel & tourism around the Web:

Caribbean Guide - Easy to use guide to the Caribbean offers help with planning your trip. You'll find sections for choosing when and where to go and what to do when you get there. Articles galore help you to explore the islands with information, pictures and plenty of helpful facts and tips for Aruba to Jamaica to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and all stops in between.

Everything Jamaican - And they mean it, with a total immersion course in the island's geography, attractions, accomodations, jokes, recipes, messageboards and photo galleries. Soak it up...

Fun Barbados - Fun site, too, and you'll be feelin' rumbustuous with an online Bajan guide to island slang along with comprehensive info on attractions, island tours, night life, sailing cruises and more plus photo galleries, messageboard, best kept secrets, events calendar, related links.

The Aruba Forums - One stop shopping for everything Aruba including popular forums to ask a question or get more information, plus related links to Aruba tourism, sample taxi fares, cruise ship Webcams, hotels, FAQ and more.

Lonely Planet: Destination Bahamas - One of the best travel guide sites takes on the Bahamas, with overviews of Nassau, Paradise Island, the Biminis, Abacos and Eleuthera with detailed info on attractions, hotels, getting there, island transporation, history, culture and more.

Antiqua & Barbuda - Official Travel Guide - Colorful and informative guide with lots of info on culture and history as well as accomodations, activities, nightlife, beaches, best bets and been-there travel tips from visitors.

GoToPuertoRico.com - The next best thing to being in PR with video tours, an interactive map, together with lots of info on beaches and sports, culture and history, nature and adventure, nightlife, accomodations, getting around, island facts and figures and convention information. In English and Spanish.